JOODOC

JOODOC is a skincare brand sold as K-beauty. According to its Korean website, it is run by a company based in Seoul and describes itself with the tagline "Medical Self-care Solution", a self-care solution. On its packaging the name is written in capitals, next to a small house-shaped logo.

The JOODOC selection at Ma Petite Coree is made up of face care: cleansers, a toner, ampoules, creams, a peel-off mask and a mineral sunscreen. Several products come in a small and a large size, or together in a set, so you can start small before committing.

We group JOODOC products by name, which does not reproduce a ranking by the brand. First come the Gentle Cleansing cleansers, then the Function No. 1 toner, then the ampoules Hyaluid C, Propolis C and Anti-Age EGF. For creams, there are the Cica-EGF Repair Rich Cream and the Intense Moist B5 Soft Cream.

The ingredients can be read directly on the bottles. The label of the Hyaluid C Soothing ampoule lists Damask rose water, vitamin C, a hyaluronan complex, niacinamide and panthenol. The Propolis C Energy label lists propolis extract, vitamin C, honey extract, ferulic acid, niacinamide and panthenol. The Anti-Age EGF ampoule label reads EGF 10 ppm, panthenol, peptide, niacinamide and trehalose. The Function No. 1 toner states 78% organic green tea in its title.

If your skin is sensitive or dry, start with the Propolis Gentle Cleansing Foam, whose label says "For Sensitive & Dry skin", then a cream such as the Cica-EGF Repair Rich Cream, "For Dry & Aged Skin". If you prefer a milk to a foam, the Rose Gentle Cleansing Milk says "For All Skin Types". For a deeper pore-focused cleanse, look at the Pore Deep Enzyme Microfoliant, whose label says "For Anti-blackhead and Exfoliant".

If you want more glow, you can compare the Function No. 1 Organic Green Tea 78% Toner, "For Anti-Aging & Brightening", with the Propolis C ampoule and its vitamin C. For a quick routine, an all-skin-types cream such as the Intense Moist B5 Soft Cream is often enough. Cosmetic advice, not medical advice.

To build your routine, also browse the cleansers, toners, serums and creams, where JOODOC sits next to other brands. For morning protection, there is the Sunscreen collection. If your skin is sensitive or dry, the sensitive skin and dry skin selections help you compare more widely.

The first trait is readability. Several packs state the intended skin type above the logo: "For Sensitive & Dry skin" on the cleansing foam, "For All Skin Types" on the cleansing milk, "For All Skin Type" on the B5 cream, "For Dry & Aged Skin" on the Cica-EGF Repair Rich Cream. These are the brand's own wordings, and they save you from reading a long leaflet to find your way around.

The second trait is the sizes. The ampoules come in 7 ml and 30 ml, the cleansing foam has a pouch refill, and a travel kit of cleansers lets you test before buying bigger. The third trait: according to the brand, some products carry a "Dermatologically Tested" mention on their visual. That is JOODOC's own statement, and we pass it on as it is.

Here is a starting point by type of care, without any ranking. To cleanse, the Propolis Gentle Cleansing Foam or the Rose Gentle Cleansing Milk. For toner, the Function No. 1 Organic Green Tea 78% Toner. For an ampoule, the Hyaluid C Soothing Ampoule 30 ml or the Propolis C Energy Ampoule 30 ml, and the Anti-Age EGF Repair Ampoule to try a small size. For a cream, the Cica-EGF Repair Rich Cream or the Intense Moist B5 Soft Cream. For the morning, the Daily Mild Mineral Sunscreen.

If you want to try several products without committing, the Barrier Glow Ampoule Routine Kit and the Cleansing Travel Kit are made for exactly that.